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Office of Educational Opportunity Programs

The Educational Opportunity Program, a State University of New York (SUNY) admissions initiative, offers individuals with socioeconomic disadvantaged circumstances the opportunity to pursue college education and post-secondary education degrees. EOP at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), in cooperation with its Office of Admissions, identifies high-potential and goal-oriented individuals who, despite prior academic challenges and financial needs, are committed to achieving academic success and educational advancement. EOP provides supplemental academic, financial, and personal student support services that are intended to encourage persistence and completion of studies. FIT has offered EOP services since 1973.

Eligibility

EOP participation at FIT is limited to New York State residents who meet the academic and financial requirements established by the college and the state. A studentís first semester of enrollment at the college must be on a full-time basis. Transfer students are eligible for EOP at FIT if they participated in EOP, HEOP, College Discovery or SEEK programs at their prior New York State college/university, or a similar program at an out-of-state college/university. A student may also be eligible for EOP even if his or her previous college did not have an opportunity program. Please contact the Office of Educational Opportunity Programs for further details and all questions.

EOP at FIT Offers Eligible Students:

Individualized academic and personal advisement

Supplemental financial assistance

Expanded tutoring services

Direct advocacy before the Committee on Academic Standards should a studentís academic performance come under review

Participation in academic enrichment seminars and workshops, personal and career development retreats, and pre-freshman summer programs